Union County Vocational Technical School

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2021 Average Net Price

$5,645

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

10.9%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

122

100% Full-Time

About

Union County Vocational Technical School is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Union County Vocational Technical School were Electrician (16 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (14 degrees), and General Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Union County Vocational Technical School. 27.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,645.

In 2021, 7% of undergraduate students attending Union County Vocational Technical School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$5,645

2021 Value

163%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Union County Vocational Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,645. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Union County Vocational Technical School grew by 163%.

This chart compares the average net price of Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

7% of undergraduate students at Union County Vocational Technical School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 50% with respect to 2020, when 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

10.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Union County Vocational Technical School was 10.9%, which represents 5 out of the 46 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Union County Vocational Technical School had a total enrollment of 122 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School is 122 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Union County Vocational Technical School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Union County Vocational Technical School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 30.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Black or African American, and 3.28% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Union County Vocational Technical School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18%) and Black or African American Male (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 122 students. The full-time enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School is 122 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Union County Vocational Technical School was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Union County Vocational Technical School had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Union County Vocational Technical School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
56 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students
Black or African American
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Union County Vocational Technical School is 45.9% White, 30.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Black or African American, and 3.28% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Union County Vocational Technical School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Union County Vocational Technical School is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Union County Vocational Technical School is Electrician (16 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (14 degrees) and General Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Union County Vocational Technical School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (16 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction managers (39,989 people), Other managers (38,446 people), Software developers (29,445 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,142 people), and Chief executives & legislators (12,266 people).

The most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School in 2021 are Construction (16 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction (16 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction (92,760 people), Computer Systems Design (41,731 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (19,235 people), Restaurants & Food Services (16,528 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,353 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Union County Vocational Technical School.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
16 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
14 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Union County Vocational Technical School was Electrician with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Union County Vocational Technical School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Union County Vocational Technical School, which is 2.69 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Union County Vocational Technical School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Union County Vocational Technical School in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to women at Union County Vocational Technical School in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

85%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 85% of students graduating from Union County Vocational Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
30 degrees awarded
Asian
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Union County Vocational Technical School is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
23 degrees awarded
Asian Male
7 degrees awarded
White Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Union County Vocational Technical School is white male (23 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (7 degrees).